Rego consequences

[rok-the-boat]

I have been thinking. Well, it is a bank holiday.

I now have an off-road bike. Sold my road legal trial bike etc. becuase the rego was too expensive what with two cars. So, I can't help but look at bikes because I'm a biker. Before, I was looking at cheap bikes, cheap fuel, cheap running etc - but I only ride on weekends. Now, becuase of expensive rego, I'm thinking ... big bike. I'm looking at 1000cc sports bikes -- to get my 'rego' money's worth. I imagine others will think likewise, like, why bother with a small bike?

Biking is no longer cheap so may as well get a big 'un again.

[dogsnbikes]

That was my attitude when I sold the Bold'or,

Really Why pay the same rego for a bike with 70hp when Its the same price to rego a bike with 170hp

And if you have more than 2 bikes why not have ones that look identical but are Not.......that helps reduce rego cost:innocent:

[Woodman]

Whole can of worms open here. My KLR 650 doesn't even have 40 horsepower and I gotta pay full rego. Now that ain't value for money is it??. There should be some other criteria for rego costs.

[rok-the-boat]

I imagine people with 650cc bikes will be looking at drastically lower resale values. Also, I imagine there might be some 600cc bikes that are like, 601cc.

[ajturbo]

That was my attitude when I sold the Bold'or,

Really Why pay the same rego for a bike with 70hp when Its the same price to rego a bike with 170hp

And if you have more than 2 bikes why not have ones that look identical but are Not.......that helps reduce rego cost:innocent:


I'm glad that Buell's come in black.... oh and i have 2 of them... in black....

[ynot slow]

Unforteunately when you crash(hopefully not)the body repairs cost the same whether large or small size bike,i.e intensive care costs,surgery costs etc,and that's what the bastards are trying to recover at a vastly distortred rate,compared to those that don't pay rego etc,like quad accidents,off road accidents with vehicles not needing rego.

[rok-the-boat]

I'm glad that Buell's come in black.... oh and i have 2 of them... in black....

But .. what's the point?

[scumdog]

But .. what's the point?

Maybe he CAN ride ride them both at once?

[jimbo600]

Sold the road bike and only go dirt now. Road riding is too expensive largely thanks to Nick Smith, and you have to share the road with too many myopic fucktards. Off road, more fun and cheaper too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCEeNDHQKFU

See what I mean.

[scumdog]

Sold the road bike and only go dirt now. Road riding is too expensive largely thanks to Nick Smith, and you have to share the road with too many myopic fucktards. Off road, more fun and cheaper too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCEeNDHQKFU

See what I mean.

Meh, can't be buggerd with something you have to trailer everywhere - hence why I don't have a dirt-only bike, a jet-ski or a boat.

[jimbo600]

Meh, can't be buggerd with something you have to trailer everywhere - hence why I don't have a dirt-only bike, a jet-ski or a boat.

Well that is a downside. I have to rely on mates with utes. Plus you have much more options in regards to rides down there. Me, well I got sick of Rimutaka bloody hill every Sunday.

[unstuck]

Love both, dirt and road so will do what it takes to indulge my passion. They could put bike rego up to $2000 a year i would still pay it. They are still making money after all.:yes: Im just glad I can earn good money doing what I love doing.:woohoo:

[James Deuce]

I imagine people with 650cc bikes will be looking at drastically lower resale values. Also, I imagine there might be some 600cc bikes that are like, 601cc.

The 650cc thing is bollocks. I can't think of a 650cc bike that would be utterly overwhelming for a n00b let alone a BAB. I can think of plenty of 599cc missiles that that would make '90s Superbikes look fat, slow and lumbering.

The only bike I can think of that is nominally 600cc but bigger than 599cc is Yamaha's SRX600 @ 608cc.

[MSTRS]

Unforteunately when you crash(hopefully not)the body repairs cost the same whether large or small size bike,i.e intensive care costs,surgery costs etc,and that's what the bastards are trying to recover at a vastly distortred rate,compared to those that don't pay rego etc,like quad accidents,off road accidents with vehicles not needing rego.

The 'problem' is the income compensation. Owners of big bikes (ha!) tend to have higher incomes than those on small bikes. Which is why Nick the Prick said big bike accidents cost more
However, this is also bullshit as a reason for the split levies. Your vehicle levy does not go into the income fund (which you are already paying into from your wage/salary at the appropriate rate), but if you are injured on your bike, your treatment/compensation is paid for from the vehicle fund.
At least, this is what I've been told is the case. If it isn't, then you've already covered your income from your earnings and it has nothing to do with what size bike you ride.
The whole thing is and was a crock of shit.

[marty]

I'm glad that Buell's come in black.... oh and i have 2 of them... in black....

that wasn't you at Arapuni yesterday afternoon was it?

cause if it was, it sounded fucking amazing.

[Muppet]

The 650cc thing is bollocks. I can't think of a 650cc bike that would be utterly overwhelming for a n00b let alone a BAB. I can think of plenty of 599cc missiles that that would make '90s Superbikes look fat, slow and lumbering.

The only bike I can think of that is nominally 600cc but bigger than 599cc is Yamaha's SRX600 @ 608cc.

Totally agree, compare a CBR600RR 110 hp against a DL650 (V-Strom) 60 hp, the laws were made by people who clearly don't ride bikes or if they do, don't have a clue.

[Kickaha]

Really Why pay the same rego for a bike with 70hp when Its the same price to rego a bike with 170hp

Because not everyone wants 170hp, I don't think I've ever had a bike with more than 80hp and I think it unlikely I ever will because of the type of bikes I like

[MIXONE]

Because not everyone wants 170hp, I don't think I've ever had a bike with more than 80hp and I think it unlikely I ever will because of the type of bikes I like

You are obviously quite happy with the size of your manhood too then?:innocent:

[James Deuce]

Nah, that's why he swings on sidecars.

[Kickaha]

You are obviously quite happy with the size of your manhood too then?:innocent:

I don't need an penis extension like all the Gixxer 1000 riding faggots

[tigertim20]

Biking is no longer cheap so may as well get a big 'un again.

that attitude is the minority, and thats the way they want it.

I say fuck them, and have a litrebike, and unless its outside of my control, I will not go back to a smaller capacity machine.

[Oblivion]

The 650cc thing is bollocks. I can't think of a 650cc bike that would be utterly overwhelming for a n00b let alone a BAB. I can think of plenty of 599cc missiles that that would make '90s Superbikes look fat, slow and lumbering.

The only bike I can think of that is nominally 600cc but bigger than 599cc is Yamaha's SRX600 @ 608cc.

There is the 636 Ninja as well, if you could say 36cc is nominal.

[James Deuce]

There is the 636 Ninja as well, if you could say 36cc is nominal.

No you couldn't. You missed my point completely. If there HAS to be differential Rego charging then the 636 SHOULD be charged the most expensive levy. Put a '95 ZX7RR on the track with a 636 and watch the 636 sprint into the distance.

I personally think that if there HAS to be graduated tiers of Rego then it should be on a power to weight ratio, not a cc rating. A Wee-Strom and a 636 are in no way similar and one could easily be ridden as a first bike by a learner. It isn't the 636.

[merv]

Sold the road bike and only go dirt now. Road riding is too expensive largely thanks to Nick Smith, and you have to share the road with too many myopic fucktards. Off road, more fun and cheaper too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCEeNDHQKFU

See what I mean.

I wondered what had happend to ya mate hadn't heard much about you lately. Long Gully was my haunt of the late 70's and have only been there recently on the Capital Coast rides. Always fun there huh!

[Ender EnZed]

I personally think that if there HAS to be graduated tiers of Rego then it should be on a power to weight ratio, not a cc rating.

Probably a bigger can of worms.

Having the line at 600 rather than 650 however is fucking stupid.

[tigertim20]

Probably a bigger can of worms.

Having higher rego for bikes is fucking stupid.

fixed it for you!:yes:

[danchop]

i will continue to ride my unlicensed 1000 until i sense a sniff at being pulled over,then i will do a runner,all going well ill get away as in the past,but..
if i get sprung,beating the cop over the head with my tyre pando will cause some delay in arrest,but the eventual outcome of being put in club mt eden doesnt actually sound too bad,actually ive always wanted a gym but couldnt afford it

[FJRider]

... but the eventual outcome of being put in club mt eden doesnt actually sound too bad,actually ive always wanted a gym but couldnt afford it

That ... and the unlimited sex available ... :innocent:

[danchop]

That ... and the unlimited sex available ... :innocent:
with the wardens?uniforms turn me on for some reason

[unstuck]

i will continue to ride my unlicensed 1000 until i sense a sniff at being pulled over,then i will do a runner,all going well ill get away as in the past,but..
if i get sprung,beating the cop over the head with my tyre pando will cause some delay in arrest,but the eventual outcome of being put in club mt eden doesnt actually sound too bad,actually ive always wanted a gym but couldnt afford it

Go for a cell on the motorway side and practice catching tennis balls.:shutup:

[FJRider]

with the wardens?uniforms turn me on for some reason

You're in the navy ... right ... ??? :facepalm:

[danchop]

You're in the navy ... right ... ??? :facepalm:
no but i like the song

[FJRider]

no but i like the song

Thats what "they" all say ... :shutup:

[Oblivion]

Thats what "they" all say ... :shutup:

What about the golden rivet? :shutup:

[pete376403]

Whole can of worms open here. My KLR 650 doesn't even have 40 horsepower and I gotta pay full rego. Now that ain't value for money is it??. There should be some other criteria for rego costs.

I've thought about putting a KLR600 barrel on and re-vinning as a 600 (assuming they use the engine capacity that is cast into the side of the barrel as the indicator of size.)
Even with the cost of re-vinning it wouldn't take to long to recoup the costs in terms of difference between under/over 600.
Wouldn't take too long to put the 650 barrel back on either.